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    PM to tell farming conference Government is ‘by their side’

    by Emily Beament Feb 20, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Rishi Sunak is set to pledge he will “never take our food security for granted” as he outlines support for farmers in a speech to the sector.

    Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday, the Prime Minister is expected to say the Government will “be by their side” as farming goes through its biggest change in a generation.

    Mr Sunak will highlight £427 million in grants in 2024, including a doubling of the amount going to technology and innovation schemes to £220 million to support farmers

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